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Our firm is - me. That's it. You won't be turned over to another lawyer in the office because there aren't any. All I do is family law, all day, every day. It's what I've done exclusively for over 20 years. Every family law attorney is a little bit different; choosing an attorney is intensely personal. You should be certain your attorney's personality and philosophy of family law are consistent with yours.

My philosophy is simple: it's not my life; it's yours. My job is to make sure that two things happen: first, that you clarify your vision for your life, post divorce or custody case;and second, that you choose the right process for your vision to become a reality. What that means for you is that we work together as a team, sharing information, brainstorming and problem solving. I provide you support, information and help you advocate for yourself and your family even as I am advocating for you. I help you decide whether mediation, collaborative divorce,traditional negotiation or litigation are the correct process for you and your family; and I support and guide you through whatever process you choose as right for you. You are never alone.

Sometimes, instead of acting as someone's attorney, I am the mediator in a case. The courts in Frederick and Montgomery Counties use my services as a mediator to help resolve family law cases, andI also act as a mediator in private mediations. Then, I am not acting as an advocate for anyone, but helping facilitate both sides to hear each other, problem solve and reach solutions that are acceptable to them.

In yet another role, I am also a parent coordinator. This role is kind of like a mediator, in that I help parents identify parenting issues and reach acceptable decisions for their children. I also help parents learn to communicate with each other more effectively. Again, I am not acting as anyone's lawyer, but rather as a mediator and educator.